Vick says he never looked at Oakland

The Raiders say they had no interest in signing quarterback Michael Vickout of federal prison. That worked out great, because Vick said he had no intention of coming to Oakland.

"It really didn't come up," Vick told Philadelphia reporters this week in advance of Sunday's game against the Raiders at The Coliseum.

The issue came up after former Colts coach Tony Dungy, who advised Vick upon his release from prison, said on NBC's "Football Night in America" on Sunday that he told Vick not to sign with the Raiders because it was "not a good place," referring to ownership.

Vick said, "I just think if I would have went there, there just would have been a lot of quarterback controversy."

He got that right.

PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Quarterback Michael Vick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs during their game on September 27, 2009 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Travis Lindquist/Getty Images) less

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PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Quarterback Michael Vick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs during their game on September 27, 2009 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Travis Lindquist/Getty Images) less

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Second-year starter JaMarcus Russellis the high-paid face of the NFL's worst offense in scoring, total yards and passing yards.

If vocal fans scream for backup Bruce Gradkowskito play, imagine how much louder they'd be if a three-time Pro Bowl selection was sitting on the bench.

"I think the most important thing is for JaMarcus to get his reps, get a feel for the game and a place to prove he can play in this league," Vick said. "You don't get too many years to prove that and they're giving him his shot. He deserves it."

Raiders coach Tom Cablespent the 2006 season with Vick in Atlanta before coming to Oakland. He said signing Vick was never discussed after Vick served 18 months in federal prison for his involvement in a dogfighting ring.

"We really didn't talk about it when it came up," Cable said. "It wasn't an area of need for us. ... Wonderful guy. Whatever mistakes and all that he got himself into, he's through that."

With the Eagles, Vick has been limited to Wildcat packages.

Blackout: Sunday's game is not sold out, so it will be blacked out on local television for the second time in three home games.

The Raiders have been blacked out 71 times in 115 home games since returning from Los Angeles in 1995.

Big maybe: Wide receiver Chaz Schilensremains limited in his first week of practice since mid-August foot surgery. He's questionable for Sunday's game. Even if Schilens plays, Cable said he will be worked in gradually with certain packages.